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A hiking holiday in the mountains, but without having to use your car to get to the start of the hikes. How will you get there? On foot and by bike, to reduce your carbon footprint!
Embark on a week of soft mobility: get to the trailheads on an electric mountain bike, hike up the mountain on foot, then return down the slopes on your mountain bike.
And to take things even further, combine your passion for the mountains with your desire to respect the environment by using public transport to get to Le Grand Bornand village!
Included
Wellness & spa
Full board catering
Supervision of monitors
Shuttle
E-bikes
Level
Age
From 16 years old
Program
Sunday
Morning: Welcome and lunch at the Auberge Nordique.
Afternoon: Discovery hike in the Bouchet Valley.
Evening : Presentation of the stay followed by a welcome drink.
Monday
Day: head for the Col de la Colombière, in ibex and bearded vulture territory!
5h to 6h walk, altitude difference + 750 to 900 m depending on itinerary.
Tuesday
Day: starting from the Confins valley, a great Aravis classic with "La combe de Tardevant" and its lake, or why not a wilder hike with "La combe de la Grande Forcle" and its large névé.
6-hour walk, elevation gain 800 to 1000 m depending on itinerary.
Wednesday
Morning: free morning. Possibility of visiting the Reblochon market in Le Grand Bornand.
Afternoon and evening: sunset and barbecue at "Lac de la Cour" (1440m).
Meeting point at the lake with your electric mountain bike.
Thursday
Day: "Panoramic ride on Mont Blanc".
Ride over the Col des Aravis, heading for the south-facing slope, with its unforgettable views of Mont Blanc! Cabane du petit pâtre or Combe aux mouflons... unless your guide prefers you to discover another mountain, close to the Aravis!
6-hour walk, altitude difference + 800 to 1100m depending on itinerary.
Friday
Day: starting from the Col des Annes, a beautiful hike "at the foot of the Pointe Percée" will take us from the mountain pastures to the mineral world of the Pointe Percée. As a bonus, we'll have the chance to try out a new experience: walking on Lapiaz!
6-hour walk, altitude difference + 800m to 1000m depending on itinerary.
Saturday: free morning, end of the stay after lunch.
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Important : The programme is given as an indication.
The Aravis region is full of trails, each one more beautiful than the next. To vary the pleasures, the guides are free to use their imagination and to propose other itineraries! Situations beyond our control may also lead us to modify the itineraries and activities of the day (weather, level of participants, group safety...).
Important
L'Auberge Nordique has several minibuses at its disposal to get to the starting point of the hikes, but some trips can be made with the participants' cars.
Level of participants: our guides are the best judges of the level of participants. If a participant does not meet the specified level criteria, he or she may be offered a more suitable course! The Auberge Nordique cannot be held responsible for any lack of level observed during the stay.
In the mountains, temperature differences can be significant if the wind picks up or if there is a thunderstorm. It is better to bring warm and waterproof clothes even in summer.
The price includes :
o Full board accommodation from Sunday for lunch to Saturday after lunch. Coffee at lunchtime and wine at the table included.
o Supervision by instructors and guides in the chosen activities, from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening according to the programmes.
o Bike and helmet rental.
o Access to the wellness area and fitness area from 18 years old.
o Entertainment on certain evenings.
o Shuttle service "Village - Auberge Nordique" during the summer season.
o Bed linen and towels.
The price does not include :
o The membership card to the association of 6€ (compulsory).
o Tourist tax of 0,80€ per night and per adult over 18 years old (rate 2023).
o Drinks and extras.
o Transport from your place of residence
Accomodation
More about ...
The Auberge Nordique
The Auberge Nordique, located in the Aravis mountains in the resort of Le Grand-Bornand, is a premium holiday village.
We offer all-inclusive holidays to suit all tastes and levels.
Full board, don't worry about anything, we organise your holiday!
Take advantage of professional quality supervision, tasty local cuisine, quality accommodation to enjoy sporting moments and moments of relaxation and well-being.
Friendliness, sharing and environmental and territorial commitments are our watchwords.
Confort or Premium ?
Our rooms
Have you chosen an activity? Now choose your room to make the most of your full-board stay in the mountains!
Our century-old chalet, typical of Le Grand-Bornand, has been completely renovated and we now offer top of the range rooms. Choose between Comfort and Premium roomq.
Alone? You can also choose to share your room to reduce costs, just like in a real Auberge!
Would you like to visit the hostel?
This way to the virtual visit!
Equipement
For the electric mountain bike :
o Pants and shorts suitable for the bike.
o Pair of cycling gloves.
o Protective glasses.
o Bike water bottle.
o Helmet (if you already have your own, otherwise supplied with the bike).
For hikes :
o Cap or hat.
o Pair of gloves.
o Trousers, shorts, t-shirts.
o Walking socks.
o Waterproof or windproof Goretex raincoat + fleece jacket or heavy jumper.
o Hiking shoes with treaded soles.
o Valid identity card or passport.
o Medium backpack (about 30 litres) for the day's belongings and picnic.
o Large plastic bag or 1 overbag to protect your backpack.
o The Auberge Nordique does not put plastic bottles in the picnic baskets! Bring a water bottle or a container for the hikes (1,5L minimum).
o Pocket knife, cup and reusable cutlery for picnics.
o A pair of very protective sunglasses (CE 3 or 4 index essential).
o Tube of sun cream and 1 lip stick, with a high sun protection factor.
o Camera and binoculars (optional).
o Pair of walking sticks (optional).
For the week :
o A change of clothes.
o Indoor shoes or a pair of slippers.
o Swimsuit and extra towel to access the wellness area or to go to the village swimming pool (possibility to rent at L'Auberge Nordique).
Pharmacy :
o Your usual medicines.
o Painkillers, preferably paracetamol.
o Adhesive or elastic bandages (Elastoplast type, 6cm wide).
o Sets of adhesive bandages and disinfectant pads.
o Double skin (anti-blister plasters)
Book
Booking
Booking dates
- July
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from 21 July 2024 to27 July 2024Available995 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect
- August
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from 4 August 2024 to10 August 2024full995 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselectfrom 18 August 2024 to24 August 2024Available995 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect